DEA Bedford Over 30

Jeff Guild scored two goals and Chris LaBerge netted one to lead the Bedford Pacers to a 3-2 win over the Bulldogs of Wakefield. Well, we all know who has the worst field in the division. Bedford spent most of the game trying to adjust to the small, muddy field that had numerous hills and valleys. But in the end they would outlast Wakefield. The game started rough as the footing was slippery. Bedford controlled the play as they did in the two teams first outing. About midway through the first half, Bedford would give up a free kick about 25 yards out. An unmarked Bulldog would take a short feed and crank it into side netting. Keeper Chris Cloutier had no chance at making the save. Bedford would battle back but were unable to equalize in the first half. Some words of wisdom on the sideline and the teams were back at it. This time Wakefield controlled the play for the first 5 minutes of the second half. Bedford would clear the ball down the right side and Wakefield would give up a throw in deep in their own end. Throw ins on this narrow field are deadly. Chris Laberge would take the throw in and rifle the ball straight at the net. The keeper would leap up and attempt to punch the ball out, but it would not clear the bar. As the ball fell, a Bulldog defender would attempt to clear, but it was in the net to tie the score at one a piece. Bedford would pick up the pace and pressure Wakefield. Dale Dubois would take the ball in the stopper position and find Jeff Guild open on the left side. Jeff would turn and hit a beautiful cross. So beautiful that it would land in the net. Bedford was up 2-1 but the Bulldogs were not done. Reminiscent of their last meeting with the same score, Wakefield would come back and score one. A Bedford defender, who will remain anonymous, would attempt to clear the ball. The ball would glance of his foot and find its way into the right corner of the net. Bedford was determined to win this game, Peter Cline would earn his number 6&7 back on his shirt, as he would loose his balance running over the hills on the left side falling during his break away. Sorry Peter, had to get that in... Bedford would come right back, however, Marco Koolman would find Bertie O'Gorman open on a quick counter attack. Bertie would take it straight at the central defender then dish it off to Jeff Guild, who would neatly beat the keeper and give the Pacer the win. This was Jeff's second goal of the day that ties him with our other Jeff, Jeff Bailey, for leading scorer honors. The Pacers would now concentrate on defense and preserving the victory. They would survive the longest two minute stretch in recorded time. Someone needs to give the ref a new battery for his watch. With the win, Bedford moves into 3rd place just ahead of Windham. Next week, the Pacers take on the undefeated Hotsperms of North Andover. Please note that the game is at Reynolds field in North Andover, not as was previously reported on the web site.